Supreme Court to Hear Presidential Reference on Bill Assent Deadlines

A five-judge Supreme Court Constitution Bench will hear a Presidential Reference on July 22 concerning its recent verdict that set deadlines for Governors and the President to assent to state bills. The President has sought the court's opinion on whether it can impose such timelines without explicit constitutional provisions. The hearing will address fundamental questions about judicial review, separation of powers, and the limits of executive authority over state legislation, carrying major constitutional implications.